Ford Model T turns 105

The first production Model T was produced on August 12, 1908. The car become Ford's first big success.

By Houston Chronicle Web Staff

on July 31, 2013 1:53 PM

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Ford Motor Company celebrated the 150th birthday this week of founder Henry Ford (seen here riding one of his early auto prototypes). So what better time to look at one of the greatest cars to ever come across his assembly line, the Ford Model T. Check out these pics featuring Model Ts as they looked fresh off the line (1909-1927) and see some of the enthusiasts who are bringing them back to their former glory. less

Ford Motor Company celebrated the 150th birthday this week of founder Henry Ford (seen here riding one of his early auto prototypes). So what better time to look at one of the greatest cars to ever come across ... more

The essence of the WAAAM museum - A 1927 Ford Model T and the 1917 Curtiss JN4d Jenny Serial #001 is one of the very rare and very original antique aircraft owned and operated by the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM) located in Hood River, Oregon is also home to many rare aircraft and automobiles. less

The essence of the WAAAM museum - A 1927 Ford Model T and the 1917 Curtiss JN4d Jenny Serial #001 is one of the very rare and very original antique aircraft owned and operated by the Western Antique Aeroplane ... more

Photo: Richard Hallman, Richard Hallman / Aurora Photos

The essence of the WAAAM museum - A 1927 Ford Model T and the 1917... Photo-4984275.67339 - Houston Chronicle

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Vintage car parked in front of a building

Vintage car parked in front of a building

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